Jason,

That is the first stunt maneuver that most of us learn...it is called a figure nine.

I am guessing that since the wheels split that you may be flying over concrete or some other paved surface. If you can, I would suggest flying over grass. You can either position cardboard for take-off or position the plane so that you take off over a hard surface and "walk it over grass as you are flying. Another possibility is to have someone hand launch for you.

For a second plane, you might want to build something with more stunt capability. For a kit, perhaps a SIG Skyray, or if you are up to building from scratch, perhaps a Stunt Chimp (free plans available online). Either of these have larger but thinner wings which will provide a lighter wing loading thus allowing a tighter loop with more room left on the bottom. There are also a multitude of sheet wing profile plans available from the "Flying Models" plans service.

If you go with sheet wing profiles, you should review the balsa types (SIG site has good info online). You should use "C" grain or "B" grain if you can't get "C". Do not use "A" grain or your parts will warp.

Another possibility is a kit with built-up wings like the Baby Clown, Baby Lightnin' Streak or one of the other great little planes available from Brodak.

You seem to want to learn to stunt so you may soon tire of the limited capabilities of a basic trainer. Of course only you can make those decisions, the rest of us can only provide suggestions.

Good luck, either way.

George